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Punk rock

John Goodman - David Byrne - Split

How a typically “self-critical” John Goodman won over David Byrne: “He was so into it”

Enjoyed the experience despite his doubts.

Tim Bradley
Jun 18, 2026
Elvis Costello - Jeff Buckley - Split

The 16th-century song that made Elvis Costello recognise Jeff Buckley’s genius: “He’d taken it into his own world”

A talent unlike any other.

Reuben Cross
Jun 18, 2026
Iggy Pop - 1977

The 1968 anthem Iggy Pop absolutely loathed: “This is what I’ve lived through”

Horrifying.

Reuben Cross
Jun 17, 2026
David Byrne - Newsnight - 2026 - BBC

The musician David Byrne said was as important as Bob Marley: “Just amazing!”

Unsung hero.

Callum MacHattie
Jun 16, 2026
The Ramones - 1977

“We reached our peak”: The 1977 album the Ramones considered their best

A peak for punk pioneers.

Dale Maplethorpe
Jun 16, 2026
Joe Strummer - The Clash - 1980

The two bands who ruined rock ‘n’ roll with greed and drugs, according to Joe Strummer

Stick it to the man.

Callum MacHattie
Jun 14, 2026
Duff McKagan - Guns N' Roses - Bassist - Velvet Revolver

“It was so truthful”: The live band who eclipsed Led Zeppelin in Duff McKagan’s eyes

A turning point for the bassist.

Dale Maplethorpe
Jun 14, 2026
Bono - Singer - U2 - U-2 - 2019

The greatest punk rock band Bono ever saw: “The best”

Music as a form of rebellion.

Tim Coffman
Jun 13, 2026
Hayley Williams - Musician - Paramore - 2023

The musician Hayley Williams owes her career to: “I don’t think I would’ve been signed”

“All of a sudden I was in New York playing to LA Reid.”

Rachael Pimblett
Jun 10, 2026
Dave Grohl - Musician - Foo Fighters - 2019

The greatest lyrics that Dave Grohl had ever heard: “Total insanity”

Going against authority.

Tim Coffman
Jun 9, 2026
Has a punk song ever got to number one

What is the first punk rock album to sell 10 million copies?

No small feat.

Rachael Pimblett
Jun 7, 2026
Sonic Youth pictured in London - 1987

J Mascis for President: The story of Sonic Youth’s defining 1988 classic

“Our de facto alternative dream president”.

Rachael Pimblett
Jun 6, 2026

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